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Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
MSP operations during Kharif Marketing Season 2020- 21
In the ongoing Kharif Marketing Season  2020-21, Government continues to procure Kharif 2020-21 crops at MSP from farmers as per existing MSP Schemes, as was done in previous seasons.
Paddy procurement for Kharif 2020-21 is continuing smoothly in the procuring States & UTs of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, Chandigarh, Jammu & Kashmir, Kerala, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, Jharkhand, Assam, Karnataka and West Bengal with purchase of over 526.53 LMTs of paddy up to 07.01.2021.This is an increase of 27.11 % against the last year corresponding purchase of 414.23 LMT. Out of the total purchase of 526.53 LMT, Punjab alone has contributed 202.77 LMT which is 38.51% of total procurement.
About 69.14 Lac farmers have already been benefitted from the ongoing KMS procurement Operations with MSP value of Rs99410.56 Crore.
Further, based on the proposal from the States, approval was accorded for procurement of 51.66 LMT of Pulse and Oilseeds of Kharif Marketing Season 2020 for the States of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, Gujarat, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh under Price Support Scheme . Further, sanction for procurement of 1.23 LMT of Copra  for the States of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala was also given. Also, sanction for procurement of 2.50 LMT of Pulse and Oilseeds of Rabi Marketing Season 2020-2021 for the States of Gujarat and Tamil Nadu, was given. For other States/UTs, approval will also be accorded on receipt of proposals for procurement of Pulses, Oilseeds and Copra under PSS so that procurement of FAQ grade of these crops can be made at notified MSP for the year 2020-21 directly from the registered farmers, if the market rate goes below MSP during the notified harvesting period in the respective States/UTs by the Central Nodal Agencies through State nominated procuring agencies.
Upto 07.01.2021, the Government through its Nodal Agencies has procured 281347.70 MT of Moong, Urad, Groundnut Pods and Soyabean having MSP value of Rs.1505.25 Crores benefitting150135farmers in Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Haryana and Rajasthan.
Similarly, 5089 MT of copra  having MSP value of Rs.52.40 crore has been procured benefitting 3961 farmers in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu upto 07.01.2021as against the last year corresponding purchase of293.34 MT of copra. In respect of Copra and Urad, rates are ruling above MSP in most of the major producing States. The respective State/UTs Governments are making necessary arrangements for commencement of procurement from the date as decided by the respective States based on the arrivals in respect of Kharif Pulses and Oilseeds.
Procurement operations of seed cotton  under MSP are going on smoothly in the States of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Karnataka. Till 07.01.2021 a quantity of 8122048 cotton bales valuing Rs.23765.40 Crore has been procured benefitting 1580382 farmers.
PIB Headquarters
HQMC, IAF, Nagpur signs MoU with CSIR-NAL
Head Quarters Maintenance Command & Depots , IAF, Nagpur has signed a Memorandum of Understanding  with CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories , Bengaluru for co-operation and promotion of research and development in areas of mutual interest and undertaking joint research programmes.
The proposed areas for collaboration in various fields of Engineering encompass Aerospace, Mechanical, Metallurgical Sciences and Composite Technology. Specific research programmes would be evolved in Propulsion and Propulsion system, Steel Technology, Metallurgy & Material Sciences and Corrosion Science which will benefit both the organisations.
The MoU was signed by Air Vice Marshal VC Wankhade Air Officer in Charge Engineering Services, HQMC and Shri. Jitendra J Jadhav, Director, CSIR-NAL in the presence of key officials Group Captain Bhushan P Mahajan, Group Captain HJ Singh, Dr. J S Mathur, Head KTMD, Dr.Ramesh Sundaram, Head ACD & CSMST, Dr. D Saji, Sr. Principal Scientist and others.
About CSIR-NAL
National Aerospace Laboratories , a constituent of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research , India, established in the year 1959 is the only government aerospace R&D laboratory in the country’s civilian sector. CSIR-NAL is a high-technology oriented institution focusing on advanced disciplines in aerospace. The mandate of CSIR-NAL is to develop aerospace technologies with strong science content, design and build small and medium-size civil aircraft and support all national aerospace programmes.
About HQMC
Maintenance Command is a command of the Indian Air Force. It was raised as Maintenance Group at Chakeri in Kanpur in 1950. In 1955, it was designated as Maintenance Command. Its current headquarters is located at Vayusena Nagar in Nagpur ; it handles the repair, overhaul and maintenance of all aircraft, helicopters and other equipment. MC has about nine Base Repair Depots taking care of the overhaul and maintenance of various types of aircraft.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister congratulates Avinash Sable for winning silver medal in Men's 5000m race event
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi congratulated Avinash Sable for winning silver medal in Men's 5000m race event at Asian Games in Hangzhou.
The Prime Minister posted on X;
“A well-deserved Silver for @avinash3000m in the Men's 5000m event. My heartiest congratulations to Avinash for putting up such a splendid performance. He is an outstanding champion!”
Ministry of Steel
Entire 4000 Tonnes special steel for Indigenous Frigate Ship "Vindhyagiri" supplied by SAIL; Symbolises AatmaNirbharta in defense sector,
Steel supplied comprises of DMR 249 A grade HR Sheets and Plates
Reaffirming its commitment to national defense, Steel Authority of India Ltd  has supplied the entire 4000 Tonnes of Special Steel for India's indigenous sixth frigate ship, "Vindhyagiri", The frigate ship is part of the Project P17A initiative undertaken by the Indian Navy and is being constructed by M/s Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd . Smt. Droupadi Murmu, Hon’ble President of India, is scheduled to launch the frigate on August 17, 2023.
The steel supplied by SAIL for the "Vindhyagiri" frigate comprises DMR 249 A grade HR Sheets and Plates.
Under the ambit of Project P17A, a vital endeavor that envisions the launch of seven ships, the upcoming launch of "Vindhyagiri" marks the successful construction of the sixth ship. SAIL's involvement in this ambitious project further exemplifies the company's steadfast dedication to foster indigenous growth and innovation in India's defense sector.
This significant milestone also comes on the heels of SAIL's remarkable contribution to the commissioning of INS Vikrant, the nation's pride and joy, where SAIL has provided the entire 30,000 Tonnes of specialty steel for the construction of the aircraft carrier.
Ministry of Defence
33rd Army Aviation Day celebrated on 01 Nov 2018
Army Aviation Corps celebrated its 33rd Raising Day on 01 Nov 2018, and to mark this occasion, a Wreath Laying Ceremony was held at the Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate, New Delhi. The ceremonial wreath was laid by Lieutenant General Kanwal Kumar, Colonel Commandant and Director General of Army Aviation, along with a host of serving officers, soldiers and veterans in attendance.
Army Aviation Corps is the aerial manoeuvre arm of the Indian Army and has played a stellar role by providing vital air support to our soldiers safeguarding the borders in addition to providing relief to the common man during times of natural calamity. The Corps is undergoing a massive transformation effort and expanding its fleet to augment its combat, tactical lift and surveillance capabilities to act as a potent force multiplier.
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PIB Headquarters
PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
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- 189.81 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
- India's Active caseload currently stands at 19,688
- Active cases stand at 0.05%
- Recovery Rate currently at 98.74%
- 3,549 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to
4,25,51,248
- 3,545 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
- Daily positivity rate 
- Weekly Positivity Rate 
- 83.98 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 4,65,918 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
#Unite2FightCorona #IndiaFightsCorona
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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Government of India
Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Strengthening of PESA Act
Under “The Provisions of the Panchayats , Act 1996” , State Legislatures have been empowered to frame all laws concerning the extension of the provisions of Part IX of the Constitution relating to the Panchayats in Fifth Scheduled Areas, subject to such exceptions and modifications as are provided in section 4 of the Act. The Government has no proposal under consideration to bring about changes in the existing PESA Act.
The government of India has formulated the National Rehabilitation & Resettlement Policy, 2007 to minimize large-scale displacement, as far as possible. The Policy also provides comprehensive rehabilitation & resettlement benefits to the displaced families. The policy covers all projects leading to involuntary displacement of people. Para 7.21of this Policy envisages special provisions for Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes, which requires consultation with the concerned gram sabha or the panchayats at the appropriate level in the Scheduled Areas under Fifth Schedule of the Constitution in accordance with PESA. Each affected family of Scheduled Tribe followed by Scheduled Caste shall be given allotment of land for land, if Government Land is available in the resettlement Area.
PESA is an Act to provide for the extension of the provisions of Part IX of the Constitution relating to the Panchayats to the Scheduled Areas. In terms of section 2 of this Act, “Scheduled Areas” means the Scheduled Areas as referred to in clause  of article 244 of the Constitution. The State of Bihar is not covered under this definition. Out of the ten PESA States, six States namely Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Telangana have framed their State PESA Rules.
This information was given by the Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj Shri Kapil Moreshwar Patil in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
BRO restores connectivity at Yarlung-Lamang road in rain-hit Arunachal Pradesh
Key Highlights:
- BRO carries out round-the-clock restoration work braving adverse weather
- Line of communication & light vehicle connectivity restored
- BRO assets continue to be deployed to ensure full connectivity
- The road breached at multiple locations due to cloud burst
Border Roads Organisation  has restored connectivity at Yarlung-Lamang road in Shi Yomi district of Arunachal Pradesh. On July 26-27, 2021, the road was breached at multiple locations due to incessant rain and cloud burst.
Project Brahmank of BRO had mobilised its Engineer Task Force and Quick Response Team comprising skilled manpower and equipment like JCB, Dozers and Excavators. Braving tough weather conditions, fifty BRO personnel continued round-the-clock restoration work day with heavy equipment.
On July 27, 2021, the line of communication was restored for pedestrians and transhipment facility was provided to the Armed Forces personnel so that essential services like ration and medical facility reach the troops deployed at forward areas. The light vehicle connectivity was restored on July 28, 2021. The BRO continues to deploy its resources to ensure full connectivity by August 03, 2021.
The road under Project Brahmank of BRO was inaugurated on June 17, 2021. The strategically important road is crucial for the Armed Forces personnel posted in forward areas as well as the villages.
Ministry of Culture
The four Holy Kapilvastu Relics of Lord Buddha reach Mongolia for an 11-day exposition today
The Relics received with reverence and ceremonial fanfare upon arrival at Ullanbaatar
India is carrying Buddha’s message of peace to the world : Shri Kiren Rijiju
The four Holy Kapilvastu Relics of Lord Buddha reached Mongolia for an 11-day exposition today along with the 25-member delegation, led by Minister of Law and Justice, Shri Kiren Rijiju accompanying the sacred relics. The holy relics were received with great reverence and ceremoniously at the Ulaanbaatar International Airport by the H.E Ms Ch Nomin,Culture Minister of Mongolia; Ms Saranchimeg,MP/Chairperson of India Mongolia Friendship Group; Advisor to the President of Mongolia, Mr Khamba Nomun Khan and a large number of monks among other dignitaries.
On the occasion Minister of Law and Justice, Shri Kiren Rijiju said that the historical relations between India and Mongolia will further strengthen with the coming of relics from India to Mongolia.
Union Minister also said that through the delegation India is carrying Buddha’s message of peace to the world.
Union Minister also informed that the main Buddha statue in the Gandan Monastery was gifted by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in 2015 to the people of Mongolia and it has been installed in 2018.
The Union Minister also said that people of Mongolia enjoy a strong bond with India and look upto India as source of wisdom. India occupies a special position in the hearts and minds of people of Mongolia, he added.
The Holy Relics were thereafter welcomed at the Gandan Monastery ceremoniously amidst prayers and Buddhist chants. A large number of Mongolian people gathered to pay their respects to the sacred Buddha Relics. The Relics were handed over to the Gandan Monastery in the presence of Buddhist monks from the Gandan Monastery for safe keeping ahead of its 11 exposition beginning from tomorrow.
Earlier last evening, the Holy Relics left India from Delhi with the delegation, after customary ceremonies. These Relics belong to 22 of the special Relics kept in National Museum of Culture Ministry.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 257
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 88 crore landmark milestone
More than 59 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
In a significant achievement, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed88 Crore landmark milestone  today. More than 59 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,03,72,430
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2nd Dose
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88,80,241
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,83,51,843
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2nd Dose
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1,49,67,447
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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35,75,96,583
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2nd Dose
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8,09,03,869
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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15,88,17,060
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2nd Dose
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7,61,53,326
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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10,09,75,993
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2nd Dose
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5,58,62,760
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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64,61,13,909
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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23,67,67,643
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Total
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88,28,81,552
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 29thSeptember, 2021 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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178
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2nd Dose
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12,572
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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976
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2nd Dose
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45,211
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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22,68,284
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2nd Dose
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18,89,998
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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5,45,487
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2nd Dose
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6,11,367
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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2,80,275
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2nd Dose
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2,93,770
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1st Dose Administered in Total
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30,95,200
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2nd Dose Administered in Total
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28,52,918
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Total
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59,48,118
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
President's Secretariat
President of India pays floral tributes to Dr. Zakir Hussain on his birth anniversary
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, paid floral tributes to Dr Zakir Hussain, former President of India, on his birth anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan today .
Ministry of Steel
Faggan Singh Kulaste calls upon Corporate Companies to adapt in the Changing Environment to Succeed
Minister of State for Steel, Shri Faggan Singh Kulaste has said that Corporate Communication needs to adopt latest technologies. He said the global economy is going through a difficult phase todayand in such a situation, companies that do not adapt in this changing environment will not be able to run. The Minister called upon the Corporate Communications Officers and Specialists to be more careful and diligent.Shri Kulaste said due to Artificial Intelligence, Big Data and digital movement not only economy but trade also is taking itself up to new heights. Addressing the inaugural session of SCOPE Corporate Communication Summithere today, the Minister said public sector enterprises are the flagbearers of inclusive development.In the present scenario the corporate world is more accountable than its shareholders, stake holders and plays the role of a coordinator. Therefore, its working has to be policy driven and transparent, he added.
The Minister also released the Special issue of kaleidoscope Magazine on Corporate Communication on the occasion. SCOPE has organised a two-days Corporate Communication Summit on the theme "Corporate Communication in the age of Disruptions - Innovative Solutions". The two days session will deliberate on Corporate Communication in the age of disruption, Digital transformation of corporate communication, impact of communication and leveraging CSR for brand building and experience sharing by champions etc. It is being attended by a large number of participants from PSUs and other stakeholders.
Prime Minister's Office
The new state of the art Integrated Terminal Building at Chennai Airport will be an important addition to Chennai’s infrastructure: PM
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi said that the new state of the art Integrated Terminal Building at Chennai Airport will be an important addition to Chennai’s infrastructure. Shri Modi also added that it will boost connectivity and also benefit the local economy.
In a tweet thread, Ministry of Civil Aviation informed that the first phase of new state of the art Integrated Terminal Building at Chennai Airport is set to be inaugurated by Hon'ble PM Shri Narendra Modi on 8th April 2023.
Replying to the tweet by Ministry of Civil Aviation; the Prime Minister tweeted;
"This will be an important addition to Chennai’s infrastructure. It will boost connectivity and also benefit the local economy."
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Shri Hardeep Singh Puri distributes free LPG connections to poor women under Ujjwala at Kakori, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Housing and Urban Affairs Shri Hardeep Singh Puri today distributed free LPG connections to poor women under the PM Ujjawala Yojana at Kakori, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Shri Kaushal Kishore, Minister of State for Housing & Urban Affairs and Mrs Jai Devi Kaushal, MLA from Mahilabad were also present on the occasion, organized to mark “Sewa hi samparn hai”.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Puri said that in the last seven years, the number of LPG connections in the country have more than doubled, from 14 crore in 2014 to almost 30 Crore now. He said that Modi Government launched PM Ujjawal Yojana in 2016 and achieved its target of 8 crore, about 8 months before the scheduled date. The second phase of the scheme is underway to give 1 crore more such connections to the needy families. The Minister said that the scheme has been hugely successful, providing relief to the women from smoke and drudgery, and enabling them to live a respectful life.
Referring to other welfare measures of the Modi Government, Shri Puri said that the Central schemes started by Shri Narendra Modi are yielding results, and people are immensely benefiting from them. He said that Mahatma Gandhi laid emphasis on cleanliness, and the Prime Minister Modi fulfilled the vision by launching the Swacch Bharat Mission, which led to all the cities becoming Open defecation free. He said that from 2004 to 2014, Rs 1.57 lakh crore were spent on urban schemes, but in the last seven years, about 12 lakh crore rupees have been spent on them. About 3 crore people, living in urban and rural India, will get the house under these schemes. Under the PMUY, in Uttar Pradesh, demand of only 17,000 houses was indicated till 2017 but in last four and a half years, about 9 lakh beneficiaries have already been given houses under the scheme.
Talking about the petroleum sector, Shri Puri said that the number of CNG stations in Lucknow itself has increased by 400%, while the number of retail outlets and LPG penetration in the city has gone up by 33% in seven years. The Minister also spoke about expansion in the Metro network in the country, particularly in Uttar Pradesh. He said that the about 90 crore people have been given free Covid vaccination.
Shri Kaushal Kishore spoke about various welfare schemes, benefitting the poor. He said that 80 crore people have been given free ration during the Covid, farmers are getting Rs 6,000 per year, and all the poor will get the house by next year.
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Ministry of Labour & Employment
Job drive organized by NCSCDA for both PwDs & Non PwDs jobseekers
National Career Service Centre for Differently Abled , Directorate General of Employment , Ministry of Labour & Enployment, Government of India had successfully organized an inclusive job drive for Youth jobseekers wherein both PwDs & Non PwDs participated in its office campus at Pokhariput, Bhubaneswar. In the job fair there were vacancies for PwD jobseekers with Partial  Locomotors Disability candidates.
This event has been made successful with the active support of five employers, TCSiON, Kamalini Associates, Aamdhane Pvt Ltd, L & T Financial Services, Loadshare Networks Pvt Ltd and MedPlus. They had interviewed 432 job seekers and out of that around 203 candidates have been shortlisted that includes PwD candidates. In the said job fair around more than 3500+ vacancies of different profile were there such as Front line officer, Sales Executives, Business Development Manager, Examination Invigilator, Logistics Manager, Cluster Head, Pharmacist, Delivery Executive, Junior Assistant & Delivery Assistant etc.
The program was attended by Shri R K Sharma former Assistant Director NCSCDA, Bhubaneswar & Chandan Chand Senior Manager & unit head ALIMCO as guest of honour and Shri Tapan Kumar Raul, SERO, NCSC for SC& ST whose cooperation has made this event successful.
Smt Sonalika Suman, Head of Office/ Psychologist of NCSCDA thanked all the employers and job seekers for participating in the event and requested all the employers and job seekers for participating in the event and requested all the employers to recruit more and more PwD for their organization as well as inviting them for future job fairs to be organized by the centre to ensure inclusive workplace at every centre.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
53.61 Cr. vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
Active cases constitute 1.21% of total cases
India's Active caseload currently 3,87,673
Recovery Rate currently at 97.45%
3,13,38,088 total recoveries across the country so far
35,743 patients recovered during last 24 hours
India reports 38,667 new cases in last 24 hours
Weekly Positivity Rate remains below 5%, currently at 2.05%
Daily positivity rate at 1.73%; less than 3% for last 19 days
Testing capacity substantially ramped up – 49.17 cr tests total conducted